Thinking About ChinaOpinionThe Real Problem With CHIPS SubsidiesSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintSemiconductor chips on a computer's circuit board, in a photo illustration taken on Feb. 25, 2022. Florence Lo/ReutersWalter Lohman5/17/2022|Updated: 5/17/2022CommentaryAs the Senate and House of Representatives negotiate their so-called “China bill” or America COMPETES, one of the central issues is whether to give semiconductor companies subsidies to invest in the United States. This would be a big mistake.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.